Overview

Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Thymus, part of the Lamiaceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 5-10 years. Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and alkaline and neutral pH. It is drought resistant and low maintenance.

About

Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' is a matforming herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Thymus genus, known for its evergreen foliage. Growing up to 10 cm tall with a spread of 0.1 to 0.5 metres, it reaches full height over 5 to 10 years. This thyme cultivar thrives in full sun and suits east, south, or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained chalk, loam, or sand soils with neutral to alkaline pH and is drought resistant and low maintenance. 'Albiflorus' provides seasonal interest in spring, summer, and winter.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Thymus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Plant details

Thymus praecox 'Albiflorus' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs - Culinary

Habit

Matforming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

Up to 10 cm

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

5-10 years

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